Security deposit rules in Vermont
Vermont law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit. In Vermont, the deposit and an itemized statement of deductions are due within 14 days after the tenant moves out.
Checked against Vermont law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Vermont law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Vermont?
Vermont law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit.
We read the state's landlord-tenant law on Oct 28, 2026 and found no statute on this.
How long does a landlord in Vermont have to return a security deposit?
In Vermont, the deposit and an itemized statement of deductions are due within 14 days after the tenant moves out.
Source: Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9 § 4461(c), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.